[ARCHIVE to 2019] Conrad London St. James {GBR}
Oct 24, 2016, 5:52 pm
#616
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: No. California
Programs: UA MP HH LTD
Posts: 2,040
The lounge is available to you and one other in your room. Pretty standard arrangements.
The extra charge cook to order stuff is a small menu that is on the counter in the lounge. As I recall it is only 4 or 6 items.
The extra charge cook to order stuff is a small menu that is on the counter in the lounge. As I recall it is only 4 or 6 items.
Oct 24, 2016, 5:57 pm
#617
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 259
Yes, the staff that checked us in did tell us the breakfast was included and we could have it either in the restaurant or the lounge.
Oct 24, 2016, 8:40 pm
#618
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: If only I knew
Programs: Several of my own making in which I was recently fast-tracked to super-duper-über-elite status
Posts: 1,074
While I didn't order anything, I overheard the waiter saying one could order different type of eggs, but anything else off the a la carte menu would incur a 10GBP charge. Not sure about omlettes, but my guess from the way he said it was that the up-charge would apply.
Stay was great. Upgraded to a King Exec upon arrival and it was ready (11AM), so all good.
Oct 25, 2016, 9:51 am
#619
Join Date: Jun 2013
Programs: BA Silver, Honors Gold
Posts: 169
Just finished a 9 night stay there and I think that's correct.
While I didn't order anything, I overheard the waiter saying one could order different type of eggs, but anything else off the a la carte menu would incur a 10GBP charge. Not sure about omlettes, but my guess from the way he said it was that the up-charge would apply.
Stay was great. Upgraded to a King Exec upon arrival and it was ready (11AM), so all good.
While I didn't order anything, I overheard the waiter saying one could order different type of eggs, but anything else off the a la carte menu would incur a 10GBP charge. Not sure about omlettes, but my guess from the way he said it was that the up-charge would apply.
Stay was great. Upgraded to a King Exec upon arrival and it was ready (11AM), so all good.
Oct 25, 2016, 11:12 am
#620
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: If only I knew
Programs: Several of my own making in which I was recently fast-tracked to super-duper-über-elite status
Posts: 1,074
Oct 28, 2016, 5:59 am
#621
Join Date: Oct 2015
Programs: BA:Silver (thanks paternity perk) , HH:Diamond
Posts: 190
Recent stay 15/10/16
Stayed here two weekends ago for a birthday treat.
Was gutted I arrived late and missed the chance for a few glasses of JW black in the lounge.
Assuming this is still on offer, last stay was December 2014
Received some welcome treats and was upgraded two categories I believe. room spotless and staff all very welcoming.
32,000 HH points and £98 well spent.
Having read some comments about the chargeable items in the lounge I managed to snap the following and thought would share.
Why I chose the exec lounge over the restaurant for breakfast I dont know
Since my stay nearly 2 years ago I always wanted to give the roast a try here and for the foodies among us.
The roast beef (only option) was worth the wait. and reasonable I thought at £15.99
Was gutted I arrived late and missed the chance for a few glasses of JW black in the lounge.
Assuming this is still on offer, last stay was December 2014
Received some welcome treats and was upgraded two categories I believe. room spotless and staff all very welcoming.
32,000 HH points and £98 well spent.
Having read some comments about the chargeable items in the lounge I managed to snap the following and thought would share.
Why I chose the exec lounge over the restaurant for breakfast I dont know
Since my stay nearly 2 years ago I always wanted to give the roast a try here and for the foodies among us.
The roast beef (only option) was worth the wait. and reasonable I thought at £15.99
Oct 28, 2016, 12:49 pm
#622
Join Date: Jun 2013
Programs: BA Silver, Honors Gold
Posts: 169
Stayed here two weekends ago for a birthday treat.
Was gutted I arrived late and missed the chance for a few glasses of JW black in the lounge.
Assuming this is still on offer, last stay was December 2014
Received some welcome treats and was upgraded two categories I believe. room spotless and staff all very welcoming.
32,000 HH points and £98 well spent.
Having read some comments about the chargeable items in the lounge I managed to snap the following and thought would share.
Why I chose the exec lounge over the restaurant for breakfast I dont know
Since my stay nearly 2 years ago I always wanted to give the roast a try here and for the foodies among us.
The roast beef (only option) was worth the wait. and reasonable I thought at £15.99
Was gutted I arrived late and missed the chance for a few glasses of JW black in the lounge.
Assuming this is still on offer, last stay was December 2014
Received some welcome treats and was upgraded two categories I believe. room spotless and staff all very welcoming.
32,000 HH points and £98 well spent.
Having read some comments about the chargeable items in the lounge I managed to snap the following and thought would share.
Why I chose the exec lounge over the restaurant for breakfast I dont know
Since my stay nearly 2 years ago I always wanted to give the roast a try here and for the foodies among us.
The roast beef (only option) was worth the wait. and reasonable I thought at £15.99
I trust the £10 menu is only for the main restaurant? Thus no extra charges in the Exec Lounge for breakfast etc?
Does anyone (especially Diamonds) ever challenge this petty breakfast extra at checkout? Am I alone in thinking this is a rare occurrence (I've certainly not come across it before, as Gold or Diamond, and I've stayed in much superior Conrads, e.g. Tokyo)
Oct 28, 2016, 4:26 pm
#623
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Bristol, UK
Programs: HH D, Rad VIP, Marriott G
Posts: 5,359
Very helpful - thank you.
I trust the £10 menu is only for the main restaurant? Thus no extra charges in the Exec Lounge for breakfast etc?
Does anyone (especially Diamonds) ever challenge this petty breakfast extra at checkout? Am I alone in thinking this is a rare occurrence (I've certainly not come across it before, as Gold or Diamond, and I've stayed in much superior Conrads, e.g. Tokyo)
I trust the £10 menu is only for the main restaurant? Thus no extra charges in the Exec Lounge for breakfast etc?
Does anyone (especially Diamonds) ever challenge this petty breakfast extra at checkout? Am I alone in thinking this is a rare occurrence (I've certainly not come across it before, as Gold or Diamond, and I've stayed in much superior Conrads, e.g. Tokyo)
Restaurant should have more items for free but some egg dishes and other cooked to order also extra here.
HTH.
Oct 29, 2016, 11:08 pm
#624
Join Date: Mar 2014
Programs: Oneworld, *A; Hilton, SPG
Posts: 488
Has anyone gotten a stuffed animal recently from this Conrad?
Oct 29, 2016, 11:21 pm
#625
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: If only I knew
Programs: Several of my own making in which I was recently fast-tracked to super-duper-über-elite status
Posts: 1,074
Oct 29, 2016, 11:40 pm
#626
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: YVR, HNL
Programs: AS 75k, UA peon, BA Bronze, AC E50k, Marriott Plat, HH Diamond, Fairmont Plat (RIP)
Posts: 7,833
I've just booked a stay here (my first time) for next year. I am diamond and my husband is gold, but we booked it on points from his gold account. I did call the diamond desk and they noted my status on the res but I'm wondering if they will notice it. Thinking specifically about a better upgrade, here. Should I rebook it from my account or is the notation sufficient?
Also, we are fairly flush with points but does this hotel look down on points bookings? It was 80k per night but I can do a C&P for 32K + £114. What is better value and would they look more favorably on a C&P booking over straight points?
Also, we are fairly flush with points but does this hotel look down on points bookings? It was 80k per night but I can do a C&P for 32K + £114. What is better value and would they look more favorably on a C&P booking over straight points?
Oct 30, 2016, 6:11 am
#627
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Bristol, UK
Programs: HH D, Rad VIP, Marriott G
Posts: 5,359
I've just booked a stay here (my first time) for next year. I am diamond and my husband is gold, but we booked it on points from his gold account. I did call the diamond desk and they noted my status on the res but I'm wondering if they will notice it. Thinking specifically about a better upgrade, here. Should I rebook it from my account or is the notation sufficient?
Also, we are fairly flush with points but does this hotel look down on points bookings? It was 80k per night but I can do a C&P for 32K + £114. What is better value and would they look more favorably on a C&P booking over straight points?
Also, we are fairly flush with points but does this hotel look down on points bookings? It was 80k per night but I can do a C&P for 32K + £114. What is better value and would they look more favorably on a C&P booking over straight points?
Can't comment on status issues you ask about re diamond / gold, sorry.
Have a great stay.
Oct 30, 2016, 6:20 am
#628
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Austin
Programs: AA EXP +2MM- LT PLT! HH Diamond
Posts: 6,087
I've just booked a stay here (my first time) for next year. I am diamond and my husband is gold, but we booked it on points from his gold account. I did call the diamond desk and they noted my status on the res but I'm wondering if they will notice it. Thinking specifically about a better upgrade, here. Should I rebook it from my account or is the notation sufficient?
Also, we are fairly flush with points but does this hotel look down on points bookings? It was 80k per night but I can do a C&P for 32K + £114. What is better value and would they look more favorably on a C&P booking over straight points?
Also, we are fairly flush with points but does this hotel look down on points bookings? It was 80k per night but I can do a C&P for 32K + £114. What is better value and would they look more favorably on a C&P booking over straight points?
I don't know if comments about you being a HHD will be something actually noted as far as benefits are concerned given that the reservation is from your husband's Gold account. If you want to ensure Diamond benefits, I would recommend booking through your account.
Finally, I would definitely do C+P vs. 80K points. The 48K saved, IMHO, is worth more than £114.
Oct 30, 2016, 10:32 am
#629
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: YVR, HNL
Programs: AS 75k, UA peon, BA Bronze, AC E50k, Marriott Plat, HH Diamond, Fairmont Plat (RIP)
Posts: 7,833
Thanks to you both. I'll cancel his and rebook a P&C from my account. It's our 25th anniversary as well, so hopefully that will hold some sway with them. We were going to do the Savoy as I have a free night cert plus Fairmont status but then I read about the dress code, even just to walk across the lobby, and the stuffiness so I switched to the Conrad and am quite excited. BotB's excellent trip reports and photos sealed the deal for me.
Oct 30, 2016, 11:13 am
#630
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Austin
Programs: AA EXP +2MM- LT PLT! HH Diamond
Posts: 6,087
Thanks to you both. I'll cancel his and rebook a P&C from my account. It's our 25th anniversary as well, so hopefully that will hold some sway with them. We were going to do the Savoy as I have a free night cert plus Fairmont status but then I read about the dress code, even just to walk across the lobby, and the stuffiness so I switched to the Conrad and am quite excited. BotB's excellent trip reports and photos sealed the deal for me.